Who owns Buffalo Wild Wings?
Buffalo Wild Wings is owned by Inspire Brands (the United States), which has owned the brand since 5 February 2018.[1] Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio and was independent until 2018.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Inspire Brands, Inc. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1982–2018)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Columbus, Ohio
- Founded
- 1982
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Quick-service restaurants › Burger & chicken chains
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 by two men who could not find Buffalo-style chicken wings after moving to Ohio, and built the chain around televised sport. Its purchase by Arby's in 2018 created Inspire Brands. The restaurants carry many screens showing different games at once, which is the main reason customers choose them over delivery.
Ownership timeline of Buffalo Wild Wings
- 2018 – present Inspire Brands [1] reported
Where Buffalo Wild Wings sits in Inspire Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Buffalo Wild Wings?
The parent company of Buffalo Wild Wings is Inspire Brands, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is Buffalo Wild Wings American?
Yes. Buffalo Wild Wings originated in the United States in 1982 and its owner, Inspire Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Inspire Brands owned Buffalo Wild Wings?
Inspire Brands has owned Buffalo Wild Wings since 5 February 2018.
Who owned Buffalo Wild Wings before Inspire Brands?
Buffalo Wild Wings was an independent company from its founding in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio until Inspire Brands acquired it in 2018.
Is Buffalo Wild Wings still owned by Inspire Brands?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings is still owned by Inspire Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Inspire Brands — our brands — Inspire Brands, Inc., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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